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Felix Tiu (Felicito Hupan Tiu) was born on 29 October, 1955 in Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines, is a Filipino-Chinese businessman, investor, and entrepreneur. Discover Felix Tiu's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

Popular As Felicito Hupan Tiu
Occupation Founder and CEO of EON Group of Companies, chair of Iloilo City Trade and Investments Board
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 29 October 1955
Birthday 29 October
Birthplace Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines
Nationality Philippines

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His wife is Bernadette Tiu (m. 1978–present)

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1950

Tiu was born in Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines to Luz Tiu (née Hupan) and Fernando Tiu, a wealthy family of Chinese descent, who were successful, self-made traders who operated a candy store in Iloilo, throughout the 1950s. Felix's grandparents were Chinese immigrants, with ancestral ties from the Fujian province, who migrated to the Philippines due to business opportunities in the 1900s.

He finished his high school education at Central Philippine University.

1955

Felix Tiu (born Felicito Hupan Tiu on October 29, 1955, in Iloilo City, Philippines) is a Filipino–Chinese businessman, investor, and entrepreneur.

1974

Tiu's father's business shut down because of mismanagement due to overexpansion, resulting in Felix, the eldest of four, to drop out of private school in 1974 to assist in the re-enterprising of his father's business.

1979

In 1979, at 23, he married Bernadette Tiu, (née Chavez) and a fast growing family did not come far after: by 1987, Felix and Bernadette already had 4 children.

During the early years of assistance in the restoration of his father's business, Felix and his wife, Bernadette, having to provide for their young family, sold homemade tamarind balls, halo halo and other local sweets on the streets of Iloilo City, to cope with financial struggles after the disperse of his father's fortune.

1985

Upon the aftermath of the failed reestablishment of his father's confectionery business, Tiu and his wife founded their own trading company, in 1985, Goldstar Philippine Traders, selling oil, flour, margarine, and other baking goods using his savings of 10,000₱ from previous business ventures.

1991

In 1991, with a vision to provide "market vendors a chance at their businesses" and to support other local businesses, Tiu ventured into low interest lending and in 5 years has created a "very modest lending portfolio".

1995

Felix opened Eon Philippines Industries Corporation, in 1995, which manufactured various local staples like bihon and sotanghon as well as flavoured juices, with lollipops being the main product.

1998

This venture was established as a reminiscent to Felix's father's business, then in 1998, Felix opened a travel and tourism agency called Eon Travel and Tours in SM City Iloilo.

2000

At the turn of the millennium, in 2000, Tiu purchased a property and constructed the Eon Centennial Plaza Hotel, which is now known as "one of the leading business hotels in the heart of Iloilo", accommodating multiple restaurants over the years such as Frances, Joaqui's, Cups n’ Saucers, and more recently, The Leaf.

2001

Eon Realty Development Corporation started in 2001 and has built over 4,500 homes to date, with families in the low-medium income bracket as their target market.

2004

In 2004, Eon Group of Companies branched out into developing neighboring islands, launching Guimaras Memorial Park in Guimaras, Philippines.

2006

In 2006, Eon Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center was erected in Jaro, Iloilo City, which housed a convention center to hold up to 3,000 people.

Exploreiloilo.com has named Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center "a first class year-round family destination".

2010

Since 2010, he has been chairman of the Iloilo City Trade and Investment Board (ICTIPB) and the CEO and founder of Eon Group of companies which holds the first waterpark in Visayas, and the first to run solar-powered in the Philippines, Waterworld Iloilo.

Beneath the corporation, are varying establishments such as a tourism agency, multiple hospitality businesses, food establishments, candy, juice and noodle manufacturing, and developments of housing and property.

The EON Group of Companies is known as "one of the top developers in Iloilo. "

2012

Tiu has been awarded the Golden Salakot Award, which is "the highest honor in recognition for outstanding achievements defined by personal or institutional success and philanthropic involvement", by the Iloilo City mayor, Jed Patrick Mabilog in 2012.

Tiu has been the centre of interviews from high-profile media outlets such as Rappler.com and ABS-CBN.

2013

In 2013, Felix opened the first paninda and paluto style restaurant in Iloilo, Merkado Seafood Restaurant , where an inclusive wet market allows fresh seafood, meat and vegetables to be purchased, with the customer deciding how it is to be cooked.

Due to Typhoon Yolanda's impact on Panay's fresh seafood supply, infection led to the restaurant closing its doors on November that year.

2015

In 2015, the announcement of Waterworld Iloilo resulted in the revision of the convention center, leading the enterprise to change its name to Eon Centennial Resort Hotel and Waterpark.

Waterworld Iloilo was announced in 2015, to replace the convention center constructed under the then-named, Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Jaro, Iloilo City.

2017

Announced in late 2017, Tiu invested 350 million pesos into another branch of Waterworld in Mandaue, Cebu, making it one of the most expensive waterparks in the Philippines.

Not only will it be one of the largest waterparks in the Philippines, the 3-hectare project will boast as a major entertainment complex, housing a large amusement park, and resort.

As of 2017, they encompass over 12 housing and subdivision projects and became the first company to build on townhouses in Iloilo.

It opened on December 16, 2017, and became Philippines' first solar-powered waterpark.

It comprises over 20 different slides and rides, 2 pools, 8 luxury cabanas, 3 restaurants, a souvenir and novelty shop, and a lazy river which surrounds the perimeter of the park.

Waterworld Iloilo has been featured in various media outlets such as Panay News, The Guardian, The Iloilo Metropolitan Times, Island Living and Hugging Horizons.

Due to the overwhelming success of Waterworld Iloilo, Felix Tiu announced that the Eon Group of Companies will expand the Waterworld franchise into Mandaue, Cebu.

The project, known as Waterworld Cebu, will be valued at over 350 million pesos, making it one of the most expensive waterparks in the Philippines.

Not only will it be one of the largest waterparks in the Philippines, but the 3-hectare project will boast as a major entertainment complex, housing a large amusement park, and resort as well.

2019

It is set to open late 2019.